Peter Lake's post..

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:30 pm

There is a club of obsessive Barbel hunters in Pete's fishing club. After returning from the river, they rush home to post tales of their day and upload pics of their catch on their own forum. Nearly all of them will not report or post pics of any Barbel under 8lb because a catch under this size is just plain embarressing to any seasoned Angler.

This is what he posted an hour ago:

Hi all

Just thought I would share with you, the story of my catch on Monday..................

The mist was on the ground and two deer grazed peacefully in the field nearby as i lowered my bait gently into position in my chosen swim. I had already spotted several barbel, feeding a short way downstream and the plan was to draw them into my swim by prebaiting......

The air was heavy with excited anticipation as i tightened the line to my rod tip and set the clutch in expectation of the battle soon to follow. My gaze was transfixed by the motionless rod tip, when suddenly, the line trembled.....I held my breath, my hand hovering over the rod butt, when the tip suddenly ripped round in that unmistakeable and violent take of a barbel........I lifted into the fish and my rod arched over as it made a bid for freedom in some tree roots....but it was no match for my 12ft carbon taming stick, and i turned it just in time. Several more spirited efforts by the barbel were to no avail and, with heart pumping and a big smile on my face, i eased her over the net rim and she was MINE After resting this perfect specimen, she lay on my unhooking mat with fins defiantly bristling and her body glistening in the morning sun...........What a start to the day.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:31 pm

After many posts congratulating him..... he added this:

Oh yes.....She weighed 1lb 1oz and flipped out of my hand and into the river before I could get a picture

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:17 am

Peter Lake Rocks.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:14 pm

Hi Julie,

Please tell Peter that I send him my best wishes and loved his story:-4

Did you and Pete ever watch the movie "On Golden Pond?" Fabulous movie with lots of good fishing stories, especially trying to hunt down the elusive big guy fish.....

On Golden Pond (1981)

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:40 pm

Kathy Ellen;1250141 wrote: Hi Julie,

Please tell Peter that I send him my best wishes and loved his story:-4

Did you and Pete ever watch the movie "On Golden Pond?" Fabulous movie with lots of good fishing stories, especially trying to hunt down the elusive big guy fish.....

On Golden Pond (1981) Thanks kathy... Did you see my post on the thread about Pete thanking you for the get well card? He was so thrilled to recieve it and it was so kind of you. As usual, you have a heart of gold. :-4

He has watched the film and loved it. He hasn't much strength at the moment and truth is he actually dreads catching the big guy incase he can't land him. Lucky that Barbel was such a tiddler that he caught :wah:

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:21 pm

oscar;1250147 wrote: Thanks kathy... Did you see my post on the thread about Pete thanking you for the get well card? He was so thrilled to recieve it and it was so kind of you. As usual, you have a heart of gold. :-4

He has watched the film and loved it. He hasn't much strength at the moment and truth is he actually dreads catching the big guy incase he can't land him. Lucky that Barbel was such a tiddler that he caught :wah:

You and Pete also have hearts of gold Julie:-4 I just feel so badly that Pete is not feeling well...seriously wish I could cyber over and give you both a big hug...

No, I didn't see your post...sorry...where is it

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:37 pm

Kathy Ellen;1250169 wrote: You and Pete also have hearts of gold Julie:-4 I just feel so badly that Pete is not feeling well...seriously wish I could cyber over and give you both a big hug...

No, I didn't see your post...sorry...where is it

It was on the 'It's worse than we thought folks' thread. I put your card on our pin board :-4 We find out Monday how bad it is. It's the waiting again that gets to you.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:43 pm

oscar;1250179 wrote: It was on the 'It's worse than we thought folks' thread. I put your card on our pin board :-4 We find out Monday how bad it is. It's the waiting again that gets to you.

I'll check that out now Julie...my love to both of you:-4